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Simplify (5+√7)/(3+√7)

A.

17-√7

B.

4-√7

C.

15+√7

D.

7-√7

Correct Answer: 4-√7

Explanation

(5+√7)/(3+√7) = (5+√7)/(3+√7) × (3-√7)/(3-√7) = ((5+√7)(3-√7))/(32-√72 ) = (15-5√7+3√7-7)/(9-7) = (8-2√7)/2. Factorize then divide by 2. =(2(4-√7)/2 = 4-√7

(5+√7)/(3+√7) = (5+√7)/(3+√7) × (3-√7)/(3-√7) = ((5+√7)(3-√7))/(32-√72 ) = (15-5√7+3√7-7)/(9-7) = (8-2√7)/2. Factorize then divide by 2. =(2(4-√7)/2 = 4-√7
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